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Comedic Drama Strange Snow: Two Iraq Vets Struggle With Love

Ruskin Group Theatre (3000 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405)
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Strange Snow originally followed two Vietnam vets, but has been updated by playwright Stephen Metcalfe for today's times. David, once a promising athlete, returns from Iraq emotionally shattered along with his friend, Megs, who is similarly haunted. When David's younger sister, Martha, and Megs begin to fall in love, all three must battle their own demons.

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The last date listed for Strange Snow was Saturday April 28, 2007 / 8:00pm.

Ruskin Group Theatre
3000 Airport Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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310-397-3244
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Excellent production. Terrific Actors!
Written on Feb 05 2007

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Quaint, intitmate, homey styled venue. Terrific perfomances. No hassle entry. Definitely an enjoyable experience worthy of checking out!
Written on Apr 16 2007

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I knew this play was an adaptation of a play that dealt with two men who had served in Vietnam. The transfer of the tale to two Iraq veterans didn't quite make the grade -- for instance, just obviously substituting "rag heads" for what was probably originally "gooks" wasn't enough. The acting was fine, the costuming for "Megs" seemed too "leisure suit 70s", and so did the occasional music.
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More Information About Strange Snow

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http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com/mainstage.html

Quotes & Highlights

  • "Powerful and timely" --Los Angeles Times
  • "Director  John Ruskin brings a resonant emotionalism to this staging, especially on the level of domestic drama" --Los Angeles Times
  • "Funny and very moving" --Santa Monica Mirror

Description

The Ruskin Group Theatre is proud to present

“Strange Snow”

A love story for all of us
Sometimes, in the strangest of places,
someone unexpected comes into our lives, touches our heart,
and we are never ever the same.
 
The comedic drama, by Stephen Metcalfe, is the moving story of how all our dreams can be shattered in an instant. And the one’s that will save us are those we never would have imagined.
 
“Strange Snow” was commissioned by the Manhattan Theatre Club in New York and had its world premier there in 1982. Since then, it has been played successfully in theatres, throughout the world. In 1989, it was developed into the major motion picture “Jacknife”, starring Robert DeNiro and Ed Harris. Now, for its 25th Anniversary, Mr. Metcalfe has chosen The Ruskin Group Theatre, to premier an updated version of “Strange Snow”. The play formally took place in the early 70’s and has been modernized in a “Redux”, to reach a newer and wider audience.
 
“Strange Snow” is directed by John Ruskin and features Mikey Myers, Dane Zinter and Sarah Maine.